LSAT vs. GRE: Which One Should You Take?

person fills out test paper

LSAT vs. GRE: Which One Should You Take? If the logic games in your LSAT practice tests keep tripping you up or if you’re unsure about your chances when the LSAT goes digital this summer, it might be time to take a step back and reconsider whether the LSAT is the right test for you. […]

Five Ways to Become a GRE Vocabulary Detective

stack of books next to an open notebook on a wooden desk

Five Ways to Become a GRE Vocabulary Detective This post originally appeared on the Magoosh GRE blog. With greater emphasis on vocabulary in context, the GRE exam demands a new approach to learning vocabulary. Gone are the days of simply relying on vocabulary lists and flashcards. You’ll now have to be far more creative than […]

How Can the Magoosh GRE Prep Course Help You?

student sits on bed with study materials in their lap

How Can the Magoosh GRE Prep Course Help You? Studying for the GRE test is a daunting task. It’s difficult to think far in advance, to assess where you’re starting from, to actually learn the material, and to make sure you stay on track. And what about fitting in GRE prep to the rest of […]

GRE Quantitative Section: Breaking Down the Test

multiple choice bubble sheets for GRE test on table with pencil on top

Breaking Down the GRE Quantitative Section  Every GRE test taker will face two scored quantitative sections of 20 questions each, receiving a score between 130 and 170. The GRE quantitative section largely covers topics from pre-algebra math classes, so if it’s been awhile since you’ve taken high school math, you may want to brush up on […]

6 Test Day Tips for Success

person takes an exam in a student desk

6 Test Day Tips for Success 1. Mentality This first test day tip is pretty simple: the better you feel, the better you perform. Be sure that you are your best-self on test day. You should be well rested and nourished and present and poised (both physically and mentally). Pay attention to your posture and […]

GRE Verbal Reasoning: Breaking Down the Section

female student talks on phone while working on laptop

GRE Verbal Reasoning: Breaking Down the Section There are two multiple-choice sections on the GRE Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning. You will face each of these sections twice during the exam. For each multiple-choice section, you will be given 30 minutes to answer twenty questions. To determine a student’s composite score, which ranges from 130 […]